Saltillo plans public forum on smoking ban

Meeting set for March 5

Saltillo residents who have an opinion about the possibility of a smoking ban in the city's public buildings have an opportunity to be heard next month.

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported that on March 5 residents can talk to the Saltillo Board of Alderman about if they think the city needs to join 64 other smoke-free communities.

Alderwoman Jewell Webb cast the only vote against the public hearing, saying she would rather have more information about what a smoking ban would look like in Saltillo before going to the public for comments.

Most smoke-free city ordinances ban smoking from any public business or public enclosed building. The ordinances usually allow for a designated smoking area.

State law already prohibits smoking in any government buildings and parks.

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